NASS Complex upgrade: Project will be executed meticulously -FCDA

By Stanley Onyekwere

The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) has assured that the proposed total rehabilitation and upgrading of the NASS Complex will be executed meticulously, to bring it in tune with Parliamentary buildings around the world.

In particular, the FCDA said it would ensure that the nation gets value for the funds that will be expended in the project.

This is in the wake of the recent flooding of the lobby of the National Assembly Complex, Abuja resulting from leakages from the roof.

In a statement from Head, Public Relations and Information, FCDA, Richard A. Nduul disclosed that though the Management of the National Assembly approached the FCDA for the complex comprehensive upgrading in 2019,  contract for the project is currently undergoing procurement process in line with the Procurement Act of 2007.

He added the project will  be awarded as soon as it is concluded in conformity with the requirements of the Act and also considering all other relevant parameters.

On the flooding issue, the FCDA revealed that findings indicate that the leakages are traceable to blockages of drainages leading to spilage  of water through expansion joints in the roof slab.

The statement read: “The Management of the National Assembly approached the FCDA in 2019 for a total rehabilitation and upgrading of the NASS Complex to bring it in tune with Parliamentary buildings around the world.

“Full waterproofing of the roof of the White House building is a major aspect of the proposed renovation of the National Assembly Complex.

“The Authority (FCDA) therefore assures that when the time comes, this project will be executed meticulously, in order to ensure that the nation gets value for the funds that will be expended, as this has been the tradition with every other assignment, which the Authority has undertaken”.